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The scooter segment has evolved beyond basic commuting, with manufacturers now offering performance-focused models that pack serious power. Here are the five most powerful petrol scooters currently on sale in India. 5. Aprilia SR 175 hp-e – 13.3hp The Aprilia SR 175 hp-e is sold with GP Replica livery The Aprilia SR 175 hp-e is powered by a 174.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine producing 13.3hp and 14Nm. The scooter rides on 14-inch wheels and comes with single-channel ABS. It’s also a fairly well-equipped scooter, featuring the same colour TFT display found on the RS 457 and Tuono 457, with Bluetooth connectivity for call alerts, notifications, and music control. In our tests, the SR 175 was quite close to the Yamaha Aerox 155 in the sprint to 60kph, after which the more powerful Aerox begins to pull away. Despite its more performance-focused intent, the SR 175 returned an impressive fuel economy of 41.7kpl on the highway and 35.2kpl in the city. 4. Hero Xoom 160 – 14.8hp ...

The Apache RR 310 is TVS 's flagship sports bike which has been around for quite a few years. It was updated last in 2024 and one of the most significant changes were mechanical upgrades to increase the power output. They come in the form of a lighter forged piston, an improved piston ring design, and a larger airbox to name a few. With this, the power output increased 38hp and 29Nm, making it around 4PS and 1.7Nm more than the previous generation model. The bike also gets a bidirectional quickshifter and all of the electronic rider aids which we had earlier seen on the Apache RTR 310. Currently, it is priced starting at Rs 2.59 lakh for the Base variant without a quickshifter. The base variant with the quickshifter is priced at Rs 2.75 lakh (Ex-showroom Mumbai prices).   from Autocar India https://ift.tt/sf7g1rV

QJ Motor, a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer owned by the Geely Group, has been aiming to penetrate the European market and it has now unveiled a small-displacement inline-four motorcycle for the region. 1. QJ SRK 421 RR rivals the Kawasaki ZX-4RR in European market 2. 421cc, inline-4 engine produces 78hp at 14,000rpm 3. It features a 7-inch TFT and two riding modes QJ Motors new supersport: What’s new? This bike produces similar power as the Kawasaki ZX-4R/ZX-4RR Powering the SRK 421 RR, as the name suggests, is a 421cc inline-four, liquid-cooled engine that churns out 78hp at 14,000rpm (!) and 39Nm at 13,000rpm, mated to a six-speed gearbox. This engine comes nestled within a “steel-aluminium composite braided frame”, which in simpler terms means a trellis-style frame that incorporates both steel and aluminium. This frame is suspended via a fully adjustable USD fork and a monoshock from Marzocchi. Stopping power comes courtesy of Brembo, which grabs onto twin 300mm discs with...

‘Inspired by 1.4 billion dreams’ was the tagline for a new car launch I saw recently. ‘A billion hearts’ was the line for another. If I had a rupee each time I’ve read a line like this, I would be a billionaire! I’m overstating, yes, but I’m sure you’ve seen these lines too. New launches for a car, bike, television, movie, new road, even mega events; they’re always hyped up to be something that a billion-plus Indians have been yearning for.  It’s really quite cringe. A quarter of our population is simply too busy trying to make a living and honestly doesn’t even know of this product or event’s existence, while another huge chunk, I’m sure, doesn’t really care about it at all. Yet our marketers overhype things, and it’s the same with events, too. Events are dragged on over teasers, first looks, track drives, road tests, price reveals et al. Sure, it’s important to maximise your brand, but we’re oversaturating things. The hyperbole in all the statements is mind numbing. Even a new ...

The Hero Destini 110 carries identical styling as the larger 125 and is also offered in two variants — VX and ZX. Both variants share the same mechanicals but differ in terms of features and hardware. Here’s a breakdown of what each variant offers. VX The VX is the base variant of the Destini 110. Mechanically, it is identical to the higher ZX variant and is powered by the same air-cooled, single-cylinder engine. In terms of features, the VX gets projector LED headlamps, a digi-analog speedometer, chrome styling elements and a wider 100/80 rear tyre. However, it misses out on a front disc brake and only gets a drum. It also misses out on a seat backrest, which is reserved for the higher variant. The Destini 110 VX is available in three colours — white, blue and black — and is priced at Rs 72,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). ZX The higher-spec ZX variant adds a few more premium touches. It gets cast wheels paired with a front disc brake, which is the biggest hardware upgrade over the VX...

The second month of 2026 is now well and truly in our rearview mirror, and sales figures for each of the six heavyweights in the Indian two-wheeler market are out. Here’s how each brand performed. Hero: 5,16,968 units Hero MotoCorp retained its top spot in the market but did so while reporting a marginal 0.62 percent decrease from 5,20,208 units in January 2026. However, compared to its February 2025 sales of 3,57,296 units, it posted a substantial 44.69 percent increase. Hero’s overseas business also recorded good growth, with 41,248 units exported last month compared to 37,633 units in January. Hero’s electric subsidiary, Vida, has patented the designs of the Ubex and VXZ electric bikes in India, signalling that these EVs are nearing production. Honda: 5,13,190 units Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India wasn’t too far behind Hero and it too reported a minute 1.23 percent decrease in comparison to its January 2026 sales tally of 5,19,579 units. Just like Hero, Honda too report...

Maruti Suzuki launched its first-ever pure-electric model, the e Vitara , in February 2026. On the other hand, Tata Motors rolled out the Curvv EV in November 2024. If you are in the market for a midsize electric SUV priced in the neighbourhood of Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom), which one of these should you seriously consider and why? To keep this comparison fair, we will pit the similarly priced e Vitara Alpha trim with the Curvv EV’s Accomplished+ S. Maruti e Vitara vs Tata Curvv EV: Exterior features Exterior features Maruti e Vitara Alpha Tata Curvv EV Accomplished+ S Headlights Projector LED Multi-beam LED LED DRLs Yes Yes LED fog-lamps Yes (front) Yes (front) Tail-lights LED LED Sequential indicators No Yes Auto headlights and wipers Yes Yes Electrically adjustable ORVMs Yes (with auto-folding function) Yes (with auto-folding function) Wheels 18-inch alloys 17-inch alloys Re...

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the R 1300 R Superhooligan at the 84th Daytona 200 weekend, marking 50 years since Steve McLaughlin's victory in the first AMA Superbike race at Daytona on March 6, 1976. The custom build from BMW Motorrad's Custom Speed Shop honours both McLaughlin's Daytona win and Reg Pridmore's inaugural AMA Superbike Championship title, both achieved on BMW R 90 S bikes for the Butler & Smith team. Features McLaughlin's ‘83’ number and 1976 R 90 S livery Will be raced by Nate Kern in Mission Foods Super Hooligan series BMW R 1300 R Superhooligan details The bike has been created by the BMW Motorrad Custom Speed Shop The R 1300 R Superhooligan was created by a small team at BMW Motorrad's Custom Speed Shop. The bike is based on the standard R 1300 R that’s powered by a 1,300cc boxer-twin that produces 145hp and 149Nm. BMW also mentions that the Superhooligan is capable of reaching speeds up to 275kph. The Superhooligan pays tribute to M...

With the upcoming World Car of the Year awards scheduled to take place at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on for April 1, the names of the three finalists have now been announced. The cars that occupy these top spots are the BMW iX3 , Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Leaf. The finalists were picked by a panel comprising automotive journalists from 33 countries, with one of the jurors being Autocar India’s Hormazd Sorabjee. Top three candidates consist of cars from BMW, Hyundai and Nissan There is a total of six categories and each consists of three cars Winners will be announced on April 1, 2026 from Autocar India https://ift.tt/Sq6jGm4

The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series is widely considered to be one of the toughest SUVs ever. Simple in construction, engineered with massive tolerances in place and built to last, it is simply the most Toyota of Toyotas. Perfect then to enter what must be one of the toughest races around – the Dakar Classic; now run through the heart of Saudi Arabia. But let’s not monkey around; this is one tough challenge – especially for these classic cars – as it is full of chassis, suspension and engine braking stages. The Dakar has always been dominated by tough SUVs, and here, a tough, robust build and an ability to keep going are more important than being marginally faster over the long, long stages. And so it is with the Classic. The HZJ78 DKR, as this particular 70 Series is known, is a 1998 edition, reworked for the slam-dunk, hardcore special stages of the Dakar. Prepared in France by specialist Compagnie Saharienne, it has already taken Indian rally driver Sanjay Takale to the finish of ...

The Hero Destini 110 is a family-oriented scooter that offers decent performance and good fuel economy for daily commuting. If you're considering one, here are answers to some of the most common questions. What is the price of the Hero Destini 110? The Hero Destini 110 is available in two variants – VX and ZX. The base VX variant is priced at Rs 72,000 and the ZX will cost you Rs 79,750 (ex-showroom Delhi). The main difference is the top ZX variant gets a disc brake at the front as well as a pillion backrest. Both variants get a digi-analogue instrument cluster and the scooter is offered in multiple colour schemes. What engine does the Hero Destini 110 use? The Hero Destini 110 is powered by a 110.9cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine putting out 8.1hp and 8.7Nm. It also features Hero's i3S (idle stop-start system) which cuts off the engine after a few seconds at a standstill and restarts with a twist of the throttle and engaging the brake together. What is the mileage ...